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Hey all, looking at my next gyuto. Currently do my own sharpening r handed home cook and own 240 kono hh, 240 Mac Pro. My sharpening skills would still be considered beginner but I can shave and cut magazine paper with my edge so I can get an edge. I like the kono for its weight and sharpness but I find I don't like it all that much for chopping. I'm thinking I might like a knife with a flatter profile (is this considered KS)I love 240 for the size but am wondering if I should consider a 210 to mix it up. I guess what I'm looking for is stainless or clad knife that excels at chopping or push cutting. Thin behind the edge but doesn't need to be light as a feather. For the record I'm curious about a more convex grind. Ease of sharpening is more important than edge retention. Budget would be somewhere around 250 + or - wa handle for sure. Side note, I also find the handle on the kono a little on the small side in terms of diameter and I don't have big hands. Open to all suggestions, thanks in advance

Adam Marr

Post subject: Re: New gyuto

Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 3:18 pm

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A 210mm would likely have less of a flat section than any longer gyuto. Nature of the beast kind of thing. Less length to have the flat section.

You might consider a funayuki shaped gyuto. They tend to have long, flat sections that are ideal for push cutting.

I've looked at the funayuki profile and think it might suit me. I regret not getting that version of the kono. I don't think the kiritsuke knives are my style. I still like a little belly as I do rock chop on occasion. What are some favorites in terms of ks profile or funayuki style with the previously mentioned criteria?

I can't think of any other $250 stainless or stainless-clad Funayukis, excluding Konosuke, in 210/240.

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Chrismit29

Post subject: Re: New gyuto

Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 11:06 am

Joined: Wed Jun 05, 2013 2:48 pmPosts: 174

That looks exactly like what I was thinking for the profile. How would this compare to the katsushige anryu gyuto? They appear similar in profile, is there a noticeable difference between as steel and blue#2

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